Shelburne's report came after TMZ wrote that Shelly Sterling, Donald's wife, has been meeting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after her husband received a lifetime ban from the league.

"We're told Shelly realizes the NBA wants the team sold, but she has significantly more leverage and credibility with the league than Donald. Her end game is simple -- she won't object to the sale, but SHE wants to call the shots," the site wrote. "Our Sterling sources say Shelly is prepared to sue the NBA and she will file legal docs on Tuesday if the NBA orders an INVOLUNTARY sale. She's down with a sale but only a voluntary one that puts her in control."